Find Cheap Flights from Auckland to Cairns (AKL - CNS)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Auckland to Cairns and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$449	Jetstar 1 stop 16 hr Sun, Jun 14 — Tue, Jun 23	The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Cairns is currently $449
Cheapest one-way flight	$195	Jetstar 1 stop 16 hr Thu, Jun 11	The cheapest one-way flight from Auckland to Cairns is currently $195
Cheapest nonstop flights	$597	Air New Zealand Nonstop 6 hr Sat, Aug 1 — Sun, Aug 9	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Auckland to Cairns is currently $597
Last-minute weekend getaway	$564	Jetstar 1 stop 18 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Auckland to Cairns is currently $564
Cheapest business class flights	$1,557	Jetstar, Qantas 1 stop 17 hr Fri, Jul 31 — Sat, Aug 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Auckland to Cairns is currently $1,557

Fastest flight	5 hr 35 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Auckland to Cairns takes 5 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 2 days a week: Tue, Sat.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Cairns is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $405–495
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $570–860

Popular airlines from Auckland to Cairns

Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $597

Typical price: $720–1,250

2 weekly nonstop flights

AKL - CNS Every Tue, Sat
Qantas

from $653

Typical price: $610–790

51 weekly connecting flights

AKL - CNS Every day
Jetstar

from $449

Typical price: $430–700

33 weekly connecting flights

AKL - CNS Every day
Fiji Airways

from $583

Typical price: $660–1,600

3 weekly connecting flights

AKL - CNS Every Wed, Fri

Popular airports near Auckland

Auckland Airport (AKL)

Auckland New Zealand 26 min 11 mi
Tauranga Airport (TRG)

Tauranga New Zealand 2 hr 42 min 97 mi
Hamilton Airport (HLZ)

Hamilton New Zealand 1 hr 29 min 76 mi
Rotorua Airport (ROT)

Rotorua New Zealand 2 hr 50 min 121 mi

Popular airports near Cairns

Cairns Airport (CNS)

Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
Townsville Airport (TSV)

Townsville City Australia 4 hr 3 min 173 mi
Cooktown Airport (CTN)

Cooktown Australia 3 hr 57 min 109 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Auckland to Cairns

The cheapest flights from Auckland to Cairns are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $405 to $495.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Cairns recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $449. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $195.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Cairns is $597, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 9.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Auckland to Cairns is $653, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 20.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Auckland to Cairns is $449, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 23.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Auckland to Cairns is $583, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Cairns starts at $449 from Sun, Jun 14 to Tue, Jun 23. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $195 and departs on Thu, Jun 11.

5 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Auckland to Cairns.

Winter (Jun–Aug) is when most people visit Cairns. Apr–Oct is peak visibility time for divers, and whale-watching season is roughly Jun–Sep. Summer (Dec–Feb) can be hot and humid, and the monsoonal wet season is Nov–Apr.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Auckland to Cairns.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Auckland to Cairns really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Auckland to Cairns.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 2 nonstop flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 51 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Auckland to Cairns are:

Jetstar offers 33 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .
Fiji Airways offers 3 connecting flights per week. Fiji Airways flies from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cairns Airport (CNS) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Auckland and Cairns.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Auckland to Cairns recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $449. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $195.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Cairns is $597, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 9.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Auckland to Cairns is $653, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 20.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Auckland to Cairns is $449, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 23.
The cheapest Fiji Airways flight from Auckland to Cairns is $583, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 8.

Air New Zealand flies direct from Auckland to Cairns.

There are 2 Air New Zealand direct flights from Auckland to Cairns per week. Flights are available on Tuesday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Auckland and Cairns at price $564 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

Air New Zealand flies direct from Auckland to Cairns.

There are 2 Air New Zealand direct flights from Auckland to Cairns per week. Flights are available on Tuesday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Auckland to Cairns are only available on Tuesday and Saturday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Auckland and Cairns start at $597 from Sat, Aug 1 to Sun, Aug 9 with Air New Zealand.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Auckland to Cairns, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Auckland and Cairns start at $1,557 from Fri, Jul 31 to Sat, Aug 8 with Jetstar, Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Auckland and Cairns start at $449 from Sun, Jun 14 to Tue, Jun 23.

To book business class trips from Auckland to Cairns, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Auckland and Cairns starts at $564 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Jetstar.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Auckland and Cairns at price $564 is offered by Jetstar from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Auckland to Cairns, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.